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Antigen systems with antibodies that characteristically react at room temperature or colder are included in this section. These systems are listed in _________ 1
Antigen systems with antibodies that characteristically react at room temperature or colder are included in this section. These systems are listed in _________ 1
Table 1
While the cold-reacting antibodies may be encountered and identified in testing, they are not likely to cause a transfusion-related __________ 2
While the cold-reacting antibodies may be encountered and identified in testing, they are not likely to cause a transfusion-related __________ 2
reaction
While these antibodies are typically IgM cold-reactive antibodies, examples of IgG warm reactive antibodies may be __________ 3
While these antibodies are typically IgM cold-reactive antibodies, examples of IgG warm reactive antibodies may be __________ 3
encountered
Antibodies that react best at temperatures less than body temperature are not considered clinically __________ 4
Antibodies that react best at temperatures less than body temperature are not considered clinically __________ 4
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In contrast to most blood group systems, the Lewis antigens are not an integral part of the red cell __________ 6
In contrast to most blood group systems, the Lewis antigens are not an integral part of the red cell __________ 6
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The Lewis system contains two major antigens, Lea and __________ 5
The Lewis system contains two major antigens, Lea and __________ 5
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Newborns have no Lewis antigens. They type as Le _________ 7
Newborns have no Lewis antigens. They type as Le _________ 7
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The antigens begin to develop as early as a week after birth, and this development continues for up to six __________ 8
The antigens begin to develop as early as a week after birth, and this development continues for up to six __________ 8
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Comparable reactions, however, will not be seen at 37°C or in the anti-human globulin (AHG) phase of _________ 10
Comparable reactions, however, will not be seen at 37°C or in the anti-human globulin (AHG) phase of _________ 10
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Antibodies that react best at colder temperatures are identified in the test tube at colder __________ 9
Antibodies that react best at colder temperatures are identified in the test tube at colder __________ 9
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